Foods of North America
This traditional Mexican street food is made with tortillas stuffed with meat and topped with salsa.
Tacos
Americanized versions include any protein or vegetables topped with any of these toppings: guacamole or sour cream, cheese, and shredded lettuce.
He became president on November 22, 1963.
President Lyndon B. Johnson
After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force 1 with Jackie Kennedy at his side
If the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2, this happens
six more weeks of winter
In the U.S., the most famous groundhog is Punxsutawney Phil from Pennsylvania. However, the famous prognosticating groundhog of Canada is Wiarton Willie of Bruce County, Ontario
This is the British royals’ primary home.
Buckingham Palace?
It’s the official London residence as well as the administrative headquarters for the royals and has 775 rooms.
The Battle of the Bulge was fought from December 1944 to January 1945 as part of what war?
World War II.
The Battle of the Bulge was a German counteroffensive to D-Day. The Allied forces were victorious, and it is considered one of the greatest battles in American military history.
Philadelphia is known for this sandwich.
Philly cheesesteak
It’s topped with processed cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms
In February of 1963, travel to this country was deemed illegal
Cuba
In July, the United States placed economic sanctions on Cuba.
This author created the character Tiny Tim and was born on February 7, 1812
Charles Dickens
Tiny Tim is in his novella A Christmas Carol.
The Palace of Versailles was the home of these infamous reigning monarchs until the French Revolution.
King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette
The main structure of the 2,300-room estate is part of the current-day museum. Other must-see areas on the estate include the Grand Trianon, the Petite Trianon, and the magnificent English gardens.
In football, how many points are scored for a touchdown?
Six.
Field goals are worth three points, while a safety is worth two points
Key West is known for this dessert because of its locally grown citrus.
key lime pie
Key West limes are smaller than regular limes, yellow when ripe, and more aromatic than their larger cousins. They’re grown all over Florida.
In 1963, this technology was introduced in football, allowing referees to review a play.
instant replay?
It was first used in December during the Army-Navy football game.
First sold on February 6, 1935, the object of this board game is for players to buy properties and collect rent
Monopoly
It was previously known as the Landlord’s Game.
This huge palace complex is in Beijing, China and was once the home of Chinese emperors.
the Forbidden City?
It consists of 980 buildings on 180 acres.
Which French fashion designer is known for the distinctive vibrant red soles of his high-heeled shoes
(Christian) Louboutin.
Born in 1963, he first released his red-soled shoes in 1993
This iconic seafood roll from Maine is served on a split-top bun
lobster roll
The bun looks like a hotdog bun, but it’s split on the top rather than the side.
This U.S. automaker ended production at its last American plant in South Bend, Indiana, in December of 1963. The 1950 Champion had been its all-time highest production mode
Studebaker
Its facilities in Ontario, Canada, did continue to produce the cars until 1966
This federal holiday takes place on the third Monday of February.
Presidents’ Day (or Washington’s Birthday)
It is officially known as Washington’s Birthday, but it’s commonly called Presidents’ Day
Balmoral Castle is in this country.
Scotland
It was one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorites. It does not belong to the Crown; the Windsor family owns it privately.
This was the name of Hugh Hefner’s jet
Big Bunny
It was a DC-9 painted jet black with the white Playboy Bunny on the tail. Hefner had to get special permission from the FAA for the paint scheme.
Poutine is a Canadian dish of French fries topped with cheese curds and this.
Gravy
It originated in Quebec in 1952
This East African nation declared its independence from Britain on December 12, 1963.
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta, a former leader of the Kenya African National Union, had become Kenya’s first prime minister just over six months prior, on June 1, 1963, to prepare for the transition
On February 2, 1790, this U.S. federal court assembled for the first time
Supreme Court
The first Supreme Court convened in the Merchants Exchange Building in New York City
Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the person holding this office.
New York City’s mayor
It’s one of the oldest wooden structures in New York City, and it’s open for tours.
What Canadian hockey player is called the Great One and first played for the Edmonton Oilers in 1979?
Wayne Gretzky
Gretzky started skating at age two and began playing ice hockey by age six.